New Mexico at New Mexico State

Saturday, September 12, 1987

New Mexico State beat New Mexico 17–⁠14. It was their 78th meeting; after it, New Mexico led the series 39–⁠13–⁠2 in the games on file.

AwayNew Mexico0–⁠11 in 1987
14
HomeNew Mexico State2–⁠9 in 1987
17

FinalHigh 91°F, low 56°FAttendance 18,491

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

New Mexico 62% to win. New Mexico State won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, New Mexico leads 76–⁠35–⁠5; as played, 66–⁠24–⁠2 in the 92 games on file; the official count covers all 116 meetings, counting the 38 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026New Mexico 42, New Mexico State 18
2025New Mexico 38, New Mexico State 20
2024New Mexico 50, New Mexico State 40
2023New Mexico State 27, New Mexico 17
2022New Mexico State 21, New Mexico 9
2021New Mexico 34, New Mexico State 25

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